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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,567.57, 282,283.04 and 113,931.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,567.57, 282,283.04 and 113,931.97 is: 157,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,567.57 : 282,283.04 = 113,931.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,567.57/282,283.04 = 113,931.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,567.57x = 282,283.04 × 113,931.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,567.57x = 32,161,063,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161,063,600.44/204,567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,214.87

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